Status
Available
Publication
Multnomah (1987), Hardcover
Description
One of the most effective and influential Christian teachers of this century reveals how all teachers -- from parents to Sunday school leaders, from pastors to professors -- can make the most of their priceless opportunity to inspire, to instruct, and to permanently impact lives for the kingdom of God. Based on seven proven, easy-to-grasp laws any teacher can apply, Howard Hendricks's classic teaching manual is a must-read for anyone who wants to teach with power and passion, excitement and excellence.
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LibraryThing member lmathews
This book should be read by all teachers. Testimony after testimony I read and hear claim this guy to be the teacher of all teachers, and this book proves his point. Being a teacher isn't something to take lightly according to Hendricks, teachers should spend countless hours studying so their
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students can drink from a running fountain instead of a stagnant pool! Chapter 1 is prophetic to church Sunday school programs. Show Less
LibraryThing member OCMCCP
Hendricks has written a gem containing valuable information on how a person can become a more dynamic teacher. Among the important points the author covers include:
1. If you stop growing today, you stop teaching tomorrow.
2. Convince your students that you believe in them!
3. Maximum learning is the
4. Preparation is the key to good communication.
5. The teacher's character, compassion, and content are what motivates the learner the most.
6. Teaching and learning are most effective when both teacher and learner are prepared.
7. The teacher needs to be creative in the ways learners are motivated.
8. Tension is an important part of the learning process.
While Hendricks writes from the viewpoint of a seminary professor, anyone involved in any kind of teaching environment will greatly benefit from the book.
1. If you stop growing today, you stop teaching tomorrow.
2. Convince your students that you believe in them!
3. Maximum learning is the
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result of maximum involvement.4. Preparation is the key to good communication.
5. The teacher's character, compassion, and content are what motivates the learner the most.
6. Teaching and learning are most effective when both teacher and learner are prepared.
7. The teacher needs to be creative in the ways learners are motivated.
8. Tension is an important part of the learning process.
While Hendricks writes from the viewpoint of a seminary professor, anyone involved in any kind of teaching environment will greatly benefit from the book.
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Original publication date
1987
Physical description
166 p.; 8.4 inches
ISBN
0880701986 / 9780880701983
Local notes
My edition is from Walk Thru the Bible Ministries.